Will pearl laser/ and microneedling help minimize the appearance of scars on my cheeks? (photos)

Thank you for your question! Pearl laser resurfacing can help minimize the appearance of scars. During pearl resurfacing, the laser’s heat creates micro wounds that break up pigmentation and speed up the body’s natural production of collagen. This can help improve wrinkles and fine lines, skin discoloration, acne scars, and skin tone and texture. Microneedling is a great option for scars on cheeks as well. Micro wounds are created on the skins surface to promote the skins natural healing process. Collagen is stimulated and this help improve the appearance of fine lines, winkles, pore size, and scars.

Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to stimulate collagen and elastin, thereby smoothing contour and uneven skin. These are usually combined with lasers and depigmentation protocols to reduce inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Melarase AM and Melarase PM). Our Hidef protocols for acne scars include fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane to improve deep acne scars; Vascular lasers to reduce inflammation and post-inflammatory redness and erythema; Fractional lasers to smooth contour and collagen; and Fractional RF to stimulate production of collagen within atrophic scars. Textural improvement and superficial scarring can be improved with Cosmelan peels, TCA Cross for ice-pick scars, deep chemical peels, and fractional CO2. We offer a personalized approach to your combination of scars and a formal evaluation with consultation is recommended to help you achieve your final results. Our plastic surgery office offers subcision and combination TCA Cross to help reduce deeply pitted scars. In terms of pigmentation and skin resonance, we recommend daily use of Melarase AM and Melarase PM coupled with Retinoid creams to achieve brilliant skin.

Best,
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon